“What, exactly, are you doing?” I asked, keeping a polite smile in place. “You’re causing a scene. And I should like to have a few minutes to collect myself.” He gave me the sort of devastating grin that felled even the worthiest opponent. Too bad I was completely immune to his charm. I stared coldly until the smile slipped from his face. “Are you quite well?” he asked, looking me over more carefully. If surviving a scandal, a broken heart, and public scorn was considered well, then I was positively peachy. “Would you mind moving? I really do need some air.” A spark of challenge ignited in his
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